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Apple reveals why watchOS 27 will be limited to Apple Watch Ultra 2 and newer models
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Key Points:
- Apple announced watchOS 27 at WWDC, set for release this fall, featuring new AI capabilities including a Siri AI app similar to ChatGPT and an enhanced Workout Buddy.
- The update requires newer hardware, supporting only Apple Watch Ultra 2, Series 9, or SE 3 models, excluding older generations like Series 8, SE 2, and the first-generation Ultra.
- This marks a reduction of three supported Apple Watch generations compared to watchOS 26, meaning several previous models will no longer receive feature updates.
- David Clark, head of watchOS development, stated that the new AI features and tap gesture functionality perform best on the processing power of the latest Apple Watch models.
